Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $14.75 - $21.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Employee Discounts
Gym membership
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Flynn Group is a renowned leader in the restaurant franchise industry, having established its foundation in 1999 with the acquisition of eight Applebee's locations by founder Greg Flynn. Over more than two decades, Flynn Group has expanded significantly, becoming the largest Applebee's franchisee globally with over 460 restaurants operating in 24 states. This impressive growth has been powered by a strategic mix of building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators, enabling the company to strengthen its presence in the casual dining market. Flynn Group’s portfolio doesn’t stop at Applebee's; it has diversified into other premium brands such as Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness, making it the largest franchise operator worldwide across multiple segments in the hospitality and fitness industries.
Flynn Group’s mission is to be the premier operator within each brand by adhering to a set of core values: Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One. These guiding principles foster a culture of collaboration, quality service, and relentless pursuit of excellence throughout all its locations. Flynn’s dedication to these values has been a decisive factor in its continued success and reputation as a top franchise operator.
Within the diverse Flynn Group family, Flynn Applebee’s has earned a reputation for exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence. We are currently seeking an Assistant Manager to join one of our many thriving Applebee’s locations. The Assistant Manager role is vital to the smooth functioning and success of the restaurant. This leadership position requires engaging in all facets of daily operations, ensuring that both guests and staff have a memorable and positive experience. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership qualities, outstanding problem-solving abilities, and a capacity to manage stress effectively. This role is dynamic and fast-paced, offering opportunities to grow professionally while working alongside passionate team members.
As an Assistant Manager at Flynn Applebee’s, you will be responsible for fostering an environment where crew members are motivated and guests feel prioritized. The role demands hands-on involvement, including ensuring timely and friendly service, upholding stringent food safety and sanitation standards, managing inventory, and addressing guest concerns promptly. You will also play a crucial part in staffing, scheduling, training, and mentoring employees, helping them develop their skills and advance within the company. The Assistant Manager is expected to maintain safety protocols, oversee maintenance needs, and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Leadership development is a key component of this role, with opportunities for continuous growth through Flynn’s Management Development Program. The position necessitates flexibility, including the willingness to work various shifts, weekends, and to step into different roles such as cooking, bartending, or seating guests as needed. This is an excellent role for someone eager to contribute to a recognized franchise’s success, build a rewarding career, and make meaningful connections within a supportive and vibrant team environment. Flynn Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers reasonable accommodations during the application process.
Flynn Group’s mission is to be the premier operator within each brand by adhering to a set of core values: Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One. These guiding principles foster a culture of collaboration, quality service, and relentless pursuit of excellence throughout all its locations. Flynn’s dedication to these values has been a decisive factor in its continued success and reputation as a top franchise operator.
Within the diverse Flynn Group family, Flynn Applebee’s has earned a reputation for exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence. We are currently seeking an Assistant Manager to join one of our many thriving Applebee’s locations. The Assistant Manager role is vital to the smooth functioning and success of the restaurant. This leadership position requires engaging in all facets of daily operations, ensuring that both guests and staff have a memorable and positive experience. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership qualities, outstanding problem-solving abilities, and a capacity to manage stress effectively. This role is dynamic and fast-paced, offering opportunities to grow professionally while working alongside passionate team members.
As an Assistant Manager at Flynn Applebee’s, you will be responsible for fostering an environment where crew members are motivated and guests feel prioritized. The role demands hands-on involvement, including ensuring timely and friendly service, upholding stringent food safety and sanitation standards, managing inventory, and addressing guest concerns promptly. You will also play a crucial part in staffing, scheduling, training, and mentoring employees, helping them develop their skills and advance within the company. The Assistant Manager is expected to maintain safety protocols, oversee maintenance needs, and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Leadership development is a key component of this role, with opportunities for continuous growth through Flynn’s Management Development Program. The position necessitates flexibility, including the willingness to work various shifts, weekends, and to step into different roles such as cooking, bartending, or seating guests as needed. This is an excellent role for someone eager to contribute to a recognized franchise’s success, build a rewarding career, and make meaningful connections within a supportive and vibrant team environment. Flynn Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers reasonable accommodations during the application process.
Job Requirements
- at least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
- serve safe food and serve safe alcohol certifications are a plus
- ability to work various shifts including weekends
- ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to ten hours
- ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
- ability to read and write to facilitate communication
- possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment
Job Qualifications
- at least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
- serve safe food and serve safe alcohol certifications are a plus
Job Duties
- ensures timely friendly service according to company guidelines achieving established objectives of the unit
- cultivates a culture in accordance with the Flynn Applebee's Premier Card of our core values and beliefs
- ensures the immediate response and correction of all verbal guest complaints to self and staff
- ensures guest contact as a priority with completion of required table visits established by Flynn Applebee's standards
- maintains departmental inventory levels
- ensures product preparation and presentation uncompromisingly meeting company standards by performing line checks
- effectively schedules employees to meet sales demands
- maintains effective safety and security programs
- promotes and leads restaurant organization cleanliness and sanitation
- performs routine maintenance and immediately reports to the general manager/area director of needed repairs
- promotes quality recruitment and referrals of potential team member and management candidates
- promotes Flynn Applebee's training procedures for new managers
- helps maintain a trained staff through effective use of employment orientation individual training sessions employee meetings and implementation of company policy and training systems
- participates in the constant development of employees using one-on-one and performance documentation and contributes to the completion of written evaluations
- assesses the efficiency of employees provides fair feedback on a regular basis and continuously works with employees on their areas of development
- monitors acceptable employee performance and documents situations that require or could lead to disciplinary or corrective action
- assures compliance with company policies practices and procedures
- responsible for controlling cost in assigned department
- compliance with local state and federal laws regulations and guidelines
- drives bi-weekly / weekly food and liquor inventories at the ad/gm's request and is accountable for completion
- responsible for preparing and submitting accurate daily paperwork
- assures sanitation standards meet or exceed health department and Flynn Applebee's standards
- provides a role model for managers and employees
- develops self on all store related technology
- must be willing and able to work in all positions and assist in a team member position as needed when in a restaurant including cooking on the line expo seating guests bartending etc.
- uses the management development program for continuous growth of leadership skills and proficiencies
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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